Embedded Software Senior Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TX
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 3, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Senior Engineer

The Embedded Software Senior Engineer joins the Cat Technology team to design, develop, and validate embedded software solutions on AI accelerated platforms for high-performance systems. This role involves developing high-performance C++ components for real-time systems and maintaining embedded Linux software for CPU, GPU, and SoC platforms. Key responsibilities include optimizing AI inference pipelines, managing LLM-related workloads at the edge, and performing system-level debugging across kernels, drivers, and middleware. The candidate will utilize technologies such as CUDA, TensorRT, DeepStream, JetPack, and Linux Yocto. The work focuses on advancing autonomy and automation to enhance site safety and productivity. The role requires expertise in edge AI frameworks, hardware acceleration, and software-defined machine systems to solve complex technical problems within industrial edge platforms and IoT ecosystems.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for AI accelerated compute platforms.
  • Develop high-performance C++ components for embedded and real-time systems.
  • Integrate and optimize applications using AI software ecosystems like CUDA and TensorRT.
  • Enable and optimize AI inference pipelines and LLM-related workloads at the edge.
  • Debug complex system-level issues across hardware, Linux kernel, drivers, and middleware.
  • Perform root cause analysis of performance, stability, and functional issues in embedded environments.
  • Develop and execute validation and verification strategies including unit and system testing.
  • Support software bring-up on new hardware platforms and assist with BSP integration.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in platform architecture, edge computing, and embedded systems with proven strategic leadership (preferred).
  • Expertise in Linux-based embedded systems, C++, and system-level debugging.
  • Experience developing and optimizing AI inference pipelines, including CUDA, TensorRT, DeepStream, and JetPack (preferred).
  • Experience with LLM-related workloads at the edge, including model integration and inference optimization.
  • Experience with hardware bring-up, board support package (BSP) integration, and Linux Yocto or QNX (preferred).
  • Experience with vision applications, autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, or hypervisors/virtualization (preferred).
  • Ability to work onsite in Irving, TX five days a week.

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